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About the Episode:
Embarking on a digital transformation but worried about the pitfalls? This episode is your guiding light. Richard and Joachim, with over 50 years of combined experience, share invaluable insights on setting a clear direction, the importance of sponsorship and choosing the right partners, and learning how to engage and motivate your team for a seamless transition.
Check out the full Transformation Guide: Reflections on Organizational Transformation
About the Host:
Kilian Karrasch is a founding partner at Boldheart, the leading next-generation product & venture builder. Together with his team, he helps ambitious corporates identify, build, and scale successful next-generation digital products and business models.
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About the Guests:
Richard and Joachim are esteemed figures in the realm of digital transformation, boasting over 50 years of collective experience. As former executives and current advisors to C-level teams, they've spearheaded major transformation projects across prominent companies and governmental organizations in Europe.
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Timeline:
(00:50) - Introduction
(05:00) - Discussion on the inception of the "Reflections on Organizational Transformation" document.
(07:20) - The Importance of collaboration in digital transformation.
(09:40) - Organizational transformation vs. mere change.
(12:30) - Real-world examples of transformation: Nokia and Hugo Boss.
(14:55) - The necessity of transforming organizations and how to recognize existential threats to the business.
(17:10) - Discussion on the high failure rate of digital transformations and how to navigate it.
(19:45) - The role of clear direction and clarity in successful transformation.
(22:30) - The challenge of securing leadership sponsorship and alignment.
(25:00) - Selecting the right partners for transformation efforts.
(27:50) - Addressing internal dynamics and engaging the team for transformation.
(30:15) - Strategies for dealing with different mindsets within the organization towards transformation.
(33:00) - Importance of establishing credibility and showing early successes.
(35:45) - The continuous process of transformation beyond the initial stages.
(38:20) - Closing remarks and anticipation for the next episode on maintaining momentum in transformation.
